Severe Storms and TSA Staffing Issues Disrupt Over 12,000 US Flights

Severe storms across the eastern U.S. caused widespread disruptions on Monday, impacting over 12,000 flights with thousands delayed or canceled at major airports including New York's LaGuardia, JFK, Newark, and Washington's Reagan National. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed ground stops and delays due to high winds and thunderstorms. The ongoing partial government shutdown has compounded issues, affecting TSA staffing and leading to passenger hardships such as sleeping on airport floors.